Joost
Cofounder en hoofdredacteur
I'm Joost, and I've been working in SEO and online marketing for over ten years. In all that time, one thing has been confirmed to me again and again: the best way to achieve long-term visibility and success is to offer your users as much value as possible. That principle is at the heart of ERE-Vergelijk. We compare all registration service providers, not just the ones that pay us a commission. We always compare fairly, and the consumer's interest comes first. As editor-in-chief, I safeguard the quality and independence of our knowledge base and comparison tool. My goal: to make ERE-Vergelijk the number 1 comparison site for registration services, so that every charging station owner in the Netherlands can easily find the best deal.
Articles by Joost
Updated 2 Sept 20263 min read
What are ERE certificates? The complete guide for home chargers
ERE certificates are the Dutch successor to HBE certificates: proof of renewable energy used in transport. How does the system work, what does a home charger need, and what does it earn? A clear explanation.
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What is the price of an ERE?
In July 2026 the market price of a single ERE certificate ranges between €0.48 and €0.50, which works out to roughly €0.16 to €0.17 per charged kWh. There is no fixed price — the value is set by supply and demand. This article explains how that works, why the price fluctuates, and what it means for your payout.
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Charging station with MID meter: which wallboxes are suitable for ERE?
A MID-certified meter in your charging station is the primary condition for applying for ERE certificates (Emission Reduction Units for home charging). Which wallboxes have this built-in as standard? An overview of Alfen, Zaptec, and Wallbox.
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From HBE to ERE: what is changing?
On 1 January 2026 the HBE system (Renewable Fuel Units) was replaced by the ERE system (Emission Reduction Units). The way the Netherlands measures and rewards the greening of transport has changed with it. This article explains exactly what is different, why the change was made, and what it means for you as a charger owner.
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Is the ERE scheme a subsidy?
The ERE scheme is not a subsidy. Not a single euro of public money is involved. The payout you receive as a home charger is paid by oil and fuel companies — not by the taxpayer. This article explains exactly how it works, where the money comes from, and why the distinction with a subsidy matters.
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Hoe kies ik een ERE-inboekdienstverlener?
Je kunt als particulier niet zelf ERE-certificaten (emissiereductie-eenheden; één ERE-certificaat staat voor één geregistreerde kWh hernieuwbare energie voor vervoer) inboeken bij de Nederlandse Emissieautoriteit (NEa). Het inboeken van ERE-certificaten loopt verplicht via een inboekdienstverlener — en die keuze bepaalt hoeveel je netto overhoudt aan elke geladen kWh. Waar let je op, en waar zitten de valkuilen?
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